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- Page 1 Trademark Recognition Gigabyte and Giga-byte are trademarks of Giga-byte Technology Co., Ltd. Microsoft and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 3: Starting Up 3.1 Powring Up ... 19 3.2 Support CD Information ... 20 Chapter 4: Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning H971-RH ... 21 4.2 Troubleshooting ... 21 Appendix A: Speciificaton ... 23 Appendix B: Service Center ... 24 H971-RH User’s Manual -Page i... -
Page 3: Notices
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page ii... - Page 4 Safety Informations We recommend that you read this section carefully before using the H971- RH. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years safe use of the H971-RH. Keep this manual for future reference. Warning Symbols on the H971-RH Case Be sure to read the power rating label on the bottom of the H971-RH before operation.
- Page 5 • Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. • Avoid exposing the H971-RH to moisture or excessive humidity. • Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. • If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your AV PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
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Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents Carefullly unpack the H971-RH and check the following items are included: H971-RH RF Keyboard (Option) Remote Control (Option) Windows Vista Utility Driver CD & Recovery CD (Option) Installation Disk User’s Manual IR Cable for Component Video 3.5 RCA Cable (Option) -
Page 7: Chapter 1: System Introduction
RF Keyboard LED status indicator. VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display). Interfaces with infrared devices ( for MCE RC only). These LEDs indicates the status of hard disk activity and LAN activity. Push this power button to turn the H971-RH on. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 1... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
11. IEEE 1394 Port (6-pin) 12. Power Jack 13. LAN Port 14. Power Supply Unit Fan H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 2 Description Connect an external eSATA device. This IR blaster can be taught the remote control codes for anyset-top box and provides control of a wide range of other PC applications. -
Page 9: Vfd (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) Message
► The H971-RH display different system information depending on the system mode. When H971-RH is turn on in normal Windows mode, “WELCOME” is shown. Media play mode status (DVD/VCD/ the left side. Volume level and radio signal are shown on the right side. - Page 10 My Video Mode ● If “My Video” is selected (see Figure 2), “My Videos” and volumes of audio are shown. ● Play Video ● Next ● Previous H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 4 Figure 2: The Media Center My Video menu.
- Page 11 Center. When the music starts, the screen will display “PLAY” and the track time. My Music Mode ● If “My Music” is selected (see Figure 4), “My Music” is shown on the panel. Figure 3: The Media Center My Pictuers menu. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 5...
- Page 12 When play individual songs, entire albums, or your favorite playlists, “My Music” and track time are shown on the panel. ● Play Music ● Shuffle/Repeat ● Forward H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 6 Figure 4: The Media Center My Music menu.
- Page 13 Center My TV menu. Figure 6: My TV always records what you’ve been watching onto hard drive, so at any time you can control live TV by using the Pause, Play, FWD, and REW buttons on the remote. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 7...
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Page 14: Using Windows Vista Media Center
► The H971-RH display different system information depending on the system mode. When H971-RH is turn on in normal Windows mode, “WELCOME” is shown. Media play mode status (DVD/VCD/ the left side. Volume level and radio signal are shown on the right side. - Page 15 TV by using the Pause, Play, FWD, and REW buttons on the remote. Figure 4: Play movies from DVDs and Video CDs. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 9...
- Page 16 Chapter System Introduction ● Play DVD ● Next / Previous ● Forward / Backward Music Figure 5: The Vista Media Center Music menu. Music Libriay helps to orgnaize digital music. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 10...
- Page 17 When play individual songs, entire albums, or your favorite playlists, “My Music” and track time are shown on the panel. ● Play Music ● Shuffle/Repeat ● Forward Picture + Video ● If “Picture Library” is selected (see Figure 6), “My Pictures” is shown. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 11...
- Page 18 ● If “Video Library” is selected (see Figure 7), “My Video” is shown. ● Play Video ● Next / Previous H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 12 Figure 6: The Vista Media Center Picture Library. Figure 7: The Vista Media Center Video...
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Page 19: Remote Control Functions
Recording TV program Opens TV program guide Shortcut to full-screen view of live TV Open Play DVD main page in MCE Enter alphanumerical letters Clear input Confirm input H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 13 Fast forward Next track Previous (TV) Channel Volume down... - Page 20 Chapter System Introduction H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 14 Item Description Power on/off Stop Recording button Play Pause Fast rewind / Previous track / Back More information Direction buttons: Up/ Down Enter button: OK Direction buttons: Left/ Right Next / Active MCE...
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Page 21: Keyboard Fuctions (Option)
2. Right Button: Function likes the right mouse button. 3. Shortcut Buttons: Power button MCE/PCM start up Back to PC screen Internet E-mail button 4. Trackball: Control the position of cursor. H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 15... -
Page 22: Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Connecting External Devices ► To the front panel 1394 Compliant Devices To the rear panel External e-SATA Devices Set-top Box H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 16 ◄ Headphone USB Compliant Devices LCD TV 1394 Compliant Devices Home Theatre 7.1 Channel VGA Monitor... -
Page 23: Inserting Remote Control And Keyboard Batteries
The battery compartment is on the underside of the keyboard. Please remove the batteries when not using for a longer period. 1. Pull upward to remove the cover. 2. Insert 2 AA batteries taking note of the correct polarity (+/-). 3. Close the cover. ◄ H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 17... -
Page 24: Set Up Keybord Linkage
flash. Remote Control and Keyboard Operating Range: It is necessary to point the remote directly at the H971-RH. Provided you are facing the H971-RH, the remote will function well within a radius of about 3 meters (10 feet) and 30 degrees above or below the H971-RH level. - Page 25 Power Up ► ◄ When you turn H971-RH on, “WELCOME” is shown on the VFD (see diagram below). If your RF keyboard linkage has not been set, please follow the steps shown below: 1. Check if the batteries have been installed.
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Page 26: Chapter 3: Starting Up 3.1 Powring Up
Starting Up Support CD Information ► The Support CD that came with H971-RH contains useful software and utility driver that enhance the features. The contents of the CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the GIGABYTE Website for updates. -
Page 27: Chapter 4: Maintenance
2. Moisten the cloth with warm water and wring the cloth out well, then wipe the case. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the H971-RH at least an hour before cleaning. 2. If a little water gets into the H971-RH interior while cleaning, leave un-plugged in a well ventilated room for several hours before using. - Page 28 Starting Up Remote Control or Keyboard Problems: Problem: The H971-RH does not respond to the remote control or the keyboard. 1. Direct the remote control or keyboard towards the remote sensor on H971-RH. 2. Ensure the path between the remote and sensor is not obstructed.
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Page 29: Appendix A: Speciificaton
7.1 Channels Audio RCA Jack / e-SATA / Rear I/O VGA Port / SPDIF / Coaxial Port / IEEE 1394 Port (6-pin) / Gigabit LAN Port Windows Logo / EMI / Safety Certification Windows Vista Capable Logo / Intel VIIV Logo H971-RH User’s Manual -Page 23... -
Page 30: Appendix B: Service Center
Appendix Service Center In order to serve you better, we have reorganized our Technical Support Zone Please Visit our web site GIGABYTE Technical Service Zone for further technical support. Taiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan...